Human Resources Officer

Nursing and Midwifery Board of IrelandBlackrock, Dublin€36,109 - €55,463 per yearFull-timePermanent

SALARY SCALE: Grade IV €36,109 – €55,463*

New entrants to the public service will commence at the first point on the scale.

Role Profile

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is the regulatory authority for nurses and midwives in Ireland. Its statutory role is the protection of the public through the promotion of high standards of professional education, training, practice, and conduct.

NMBI fulfils this mandate by ensuring that nurses and midwives maintain the standards expected of the professions and that the public can have confidence in the regulatory system governing their work.

NMBI is now seeking a HR professional to contribute to a broad and varied Human Resources function within a high-performing and values driven function. The post holder will report directly into the NMBI HR Manager and will contribute to the effective operation of core Human Resources activities, including policy administration, workforce processes, pension and reward administration, learning and development coordination, recruitment support and employee engagement activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with the HR Manager in the implementation of a high quality and compliant end to end Human Resources service. The post holder will provide coordinated operational support across key Human Resources workflows, ensuring accuracy, governance compliance and consistency in the execution of all related processes. The role requires exceptional organisation, attention to detail, reliability and the disciplined application of established procedures, public service requirements and statutory obligations.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

HR Daily Operations and Service Delivery

• Monitor HR and recruitment mailboxes and respond to related first-tier queries in a timely manner.

• Provide first-line HR support to employees and escalate complex queries to the HR Manager as appropriate.

• Maintain HR Personnel Files to a high standard of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Support payroll administration through accurate data input and coordination with Finance.

• Support the delivery of scheduled internal HR communications (ie wellbeing, training, staff updates etc).

• Support the maintenance and ongoing accuracy of the NMBI’s Time and Attendance System by ensuring staff records, leave balances and clockings are consistently updated and approved.

• Monitor and address time and attendance related queries in a timely manner, escalating issues as appropriate to the HR Manager.

Pension Administration

• Maintain accurate scheme member records.

• Assist in the preparation and issuance of Annual Benefit Statements, including verification of service history, contribution data and referable amounts.

• Process administrative requirements for retirements, leavers and transfers, including completion of statutory forms and accurate submission of required data.

• Support annual compliance reporting, internal audit requests and data returns through maintenance of updated pension registers, logs and supporting documentation.

Learning and Development

• Coordinate the full Learning and Development administrative cycle, including scheduling, provider liaison, logistics and documentation, ensuring all materials are complete for approval by the HR Manager.

• Maintain an accurate Learning and Development register, monitor statutory and organisational training obligations and ensure timely notification, tracking and completion of all training requirements.

• Compile training needs information, consolidate staff requests and prepare structured recommendations and reports for review by the HR Manager.

• Manage operational engagement with training providers within defined financial and procurement parameters, subject to direction and approval by the HR Manager.

• Prepare all Learning and Development communications, records and governance documentation to an audit ready standard for formal approval.

HR Projects

• Support the delivery of ad hoc HR projects under the direction of the HR Manager, including maintaining documentation, tracking and administrative coordination.

• Contribute to process reviews by compiling data, mapping current workflows and supporting the implementation of approved process enhancements.

• Assist in the development and roll-out of organisational initiatives including policy updates, digitisation activities and employee engagement actions.

• Maintain accurate project records, schedules, task trackers and reporting templates to ensure transparency and audit readiness.

• Provide administrative support for cross-functional working groups, ensuring appropriate preparation of materials, follow-up actions and information governance standards.

Policy and Compliance

• Assist with reviewing and updating all HR policies and procedures in the staff handbook, in line with Irish legislation and HR best practice.

• Ensure HR documentation i.e. policies, SOPs, forms etc are compliant, up to date, appropriately stored and accessible to all members of staff.

• Assist the HR Manager with audits requests as required.

Recruitment

• Provide support across all recruitment stages in line with public service requirements and NMBI Recruitment and Selection Policy.

• Assist with coordination of applications and scheduling of interviews.

• Issue standard communications to candidates as directed by the HR Manager.

• Support the preparation and processing of onboarding documentation.

Essential Criteria, Qualifications and Experience

• CIPD accreditation in Human Resource Management is required.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a fast-paced HR environment.

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office to include advanced level skills in MS Teams, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint and at least intermediate level skills in Excel.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively and appropriately with relevant stakeholders.

• Comfortable working with confidential information and handling sensitive information in an appropriate manner in line with GDPR.

• Be solution orientated with ability to positively contribute to change initiatives.

• Ability to work within a team environment and be self-motivated.

• Proven ability to multitask, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

• Proactive, self-starting attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a regulatory, public sector, or unionised environment.

• Knowledge of Irish employment legislation and public sector HR practices.

• Familiarity with HR systems and digital records management.

Conditions of Service

General

The appointment is subject to the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 (as amended), the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and any other Act for the time being in force relating to the Civil Service and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Tenure

Permanent (Full-Time)

Subject to a probationary period.

Location

Offices of the Nursing and Midwifery Board, 18/20 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 R299 / Blended working options are available.

Salary

Grade IV €36,109 – €55,463*

New entrants to the public service will commence at the first point on the scale.

Annual Leave

The annual leave allowance will be 27 working days a year, excluding the usual public holidays.

Superannuation and Retirement

The terms of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme will apply to this appointment. The minimum age at which pension is payable is set, initially at 66 years. Retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age.

Contract Arrangements

A contract will be offered on the terms and conditions determined by the NMBI Board, with the consent of the Minister for Health/Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Blended Working Arrangements

As an employer, NMBI operates a blended working policy that facilitates access to remote working options having regard to work-life balance/integration, mental health, and the need for a safe and productive working environment. NMBI’s patterns of blended working include two days a week in the office location, or attendance at other locations as required.

Candidates' Obligations

Candidates must:

• Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned

• Be suitable on the grounds of character

• Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned

If successful, they will not be appointed to the post unless they:

• Agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed

• Are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.

Candidates in the recruitment process must not:

• Knowingly or recklessly provide false information

• Canvass any person with or without inducements

• Interfere with or compromise the process in any way.

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